Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Elec. Corp., 368 U.S. 820 (1961). · Go Syfert
Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Elec. Corp., 368 U.S. 820 (1961). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
477 citation events (33 in the last 25 years) across 41 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Hormel Foods Corporation v. Jim Henson Productions, Inc. (ca2, 1996-01-04)
Treatment trajectory · 1962 → 2026 · click a year to view as-of
1962 1994 2026
Top citers, strongest first. 35 distinct citers. How cited ↗
cited Cited "see" Hormel Foods Corporation v. Jim Henson Productions, Inc.
2d Cir. · 1996 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
discussed Cited "see" Schieffelin & Co. v. Jack Co. of Boca, Inc.
S.D.N.Y. · 1994 · signal: see · confidence high
See Andy Warhol Enters., Inc. v. Time Inc., 700 F.Supp. 760, 763 (S.D.N.Y.1988). 5 In deciding whether the similarity of the marks in question is likely to cause confusion among consumers as to the source or sponsorship of defendants’ product, the court is guided by the nonexclusive eight-factor test established by Judge Friendly in his landmark decision in Polaroid Corp. v. Polaroid Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492 (2d Cir.), cert, denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
cited Cited "see" S. Pope Inc. v. Pope Exterminating, No. 66712 (Nov. 17, 1993)
Conn. Super. Ct. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp v. Polarad Electronics, Inc., 287 F.2d 492 , cert denied 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
cited Cited "see" French Transit, Ltd. v. Modern Coupon Systems, Inc.
S.D.N.Y. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
cited Cited "see" Girl Scouts of the United States v. Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc.
S.D.N.Y. · 1992 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961); see infra for a discussion of the factors.
discussed Cited "see" Maryland Stadium Authority v. Becker
D. Maryland · 1992 · signal: see · confidence high
See generally Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961); Tally-Ho, Inc. v. Coast Community College Dist., 889 F.2d 1018, 1023 (11th Cir.1989); Boston Athletic Ass’n v. Sullivan, 867 F.2d 22 , 9 U.S.P.Q.2d (BNA), at 1697. *1242 A separate order effecting the rulings made in this opinion is being entered herewith.
discussed Cited "see" Frito-Lay, Inc. v. Bachman Co.
S.D.N.Y. · 1989 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961); see also Hasbro, Inc. v. Lanard Toys, Ltd, 858 F.2d 70 (2d Cir.1988).
cited Cited "see" Transamerica Corp. v. Trans America Abstract Service, Inc.
E.D.N.Y · 1988 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 182 F.Supp. 350, 354 (E.D.N.Y.1960), aff 'd, 287 F.2d 492 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
discussed Cited "see" Quality Inns International, Inc. v. McDonald's Corp.
D. Maryland · 1988 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961); Chandon Champagne Corp. v. San Marino Wine Corp., 335 F.2d 531 (2d Cir.1964); McDonald’s Corp. v. McBagel’s Inc., 649 F.Supp. 1268 (S.D.N.Y.1986).
discussed Cited "see" Shoney's, Inc. v. Schoenbaum
E.D. Va. · 1988 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961); see also Marcon, Ltd. v. Helena Rubenstein, Inc., 694 F.2d 953, 955-56 (4th Cir. 1982); Fleishmann Distilling Corp. v. Maior Brewing Co., 314 F.2d 149 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 374 U.S. 830 , 83 S.Ct. 1870 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1053 (1963).
cited Cited "see" Motown Productions, Inc. v. Cacomm, Inc.
S.D.N.Y. · 1987 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961); Thompson Medical, 753 F.2d at 213-14 . 1.
cited Cited "see" Marshak v. Sheppard
S.D.N.Y. · 1987 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.) cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
discussed Cited "see" Bertolli USA, Inc. v. Filippo Bertolli Fine Foods, Ltd.
S.D.N.Y. · 1987 · signal: see · confidence high
See, Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp. (2d Cir.) 287 F.2d 492 , cert. denied (1961) 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (listing factors to be considered in determining whether there is a trademark infringment).
cited Cited "see" Mutual of Omaha Insurance v. Novak
D. Neb. · 1986 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polariod Corp. v. Polorad Electronics, 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
discussed Cited "see" Cuisinarts, Inc. v. John Boos & Co.
S.D.N.Y. · 1985 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961); Thompson Medical Co., Inc. v. Pfizer, Inc., 753 F.2d 208 (2d Cir.1985); C.L.A.S.S.
cited Cited "see" Miss Universe, Inc., Plaintiff-Appellee-Cross-Appellant v. Alfred Patricelli D/B/A Miss Venus U.S.A. Pageant, Defendant-Appellant-Cross-Appellee
2d Cir. · 1985 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
discussed Cited "see" Smithkline Beckman Corp. v. Proctor & Gamble Co.
N.D.N.Y. · 1984 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961). 11 See also McGregor-Doniger, Inc. v. Drizzle, Inc., 599 F.2d 1126, 1130 (2d Cir.1979); Mushroom Makers, Inc. v. R.G.
cited Cited "see" Windsor Industries, Inc. v. U.S. Diamond Imports
S.D.N.Y. · 1982 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
cited Cited "see" Groucho Marx Productions, Inc. v. Day and Night Company, Inc., Day and Night Company, Inc., Third-Party-Plaintiffs-Appellants v. Richard K. Vosburgh, Third-Party-Defendants-Appellants
2d Cir. · 1982 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
cited Cited "see" Groucho Marx Productions, Inc. v. Day & Night Co.
2d Cir. · 1982 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Po- farad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
discussed Cited "see" Standard & Poor's Corporation, Inc. v. Commodity Exchange, Inc. (2×)
2d Cir. · 1982 · signal: see · confidence high
See generally Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
cited Cited "see" Mother's Restaurants Inc. v. Mother's Bakery, Inc.
W.D.N.Y. · 1980 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961); Mushroom Makers, Inc. v. R.
discussed Cited "see" Haviland & Co. v. Johann Haviland China Corporation
S.D.N.Y. · 1967 · signal: see · confidence high
See Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961); Valvoline Oil Co. v. Havoline Oil Co., 211 F. 189 (S.D.N.Y.1913); cf. Warner & Swasey Co. v. Held, 256 F. Supp. 303 (E.D.Wis.1966). 18.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. v. Utah Division of Travel Development
E.D. Va. · 1997 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g„ Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492 (2nd Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820, 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961)(developing test to determine whether consumers are likely to be confused by junior mark). 13 .
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. v. Utah Divison of Travel Development
E.D. Va. · 1997 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492 (2nd Cir.1961), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961) (likelihood of confusion inquiry considers strength of mark, degree of similarity, proximity of products, actual confusion, quality of defendant’s product, and other factors). 14 .
cited Cited "see, e.g." Tanning Research Laboratories, Inc. v. Worldwide Import & Export Corp.
E.D.N.Y · 1992 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Estate of Sydney S. Baron, Sylvia S. Baron, Administratrix, and Sylvia S. Baron v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
2d Cir. · 1986 · signal: see also · confidence low
Exclusion from basis of nonrecourse debt absent a specific finding on valuation should be permitted only in “rare and extraordinary cases.” See Rev.Rul. 58-402, 1958- 2 C.B. 15,16 ; see also Chamberlin v. Commissioner, 32 T.C. 1098, 1106-08 (1959), aff'd, 286 F.2d 850, 852-53 (7th Cir. 1960) (patent licenses susceptible of valuation), ce rt. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961); Grill v. United States, 303 F.2d 922 (Ct.C1.1962) (movie rights susceptible of valuation); O’Brien v. Commissioner, 25 T.C. 376 (1955) (same); Herbert v. Riddell, 103 F.Supp. 369 (S.D.
cited Cited "see, e.g." Allen v. National Video, Inc.
S.D.N.Y. · 1985 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." The Prudential Insurance Company of America v. Gibraltar Financial Corporation of California, and Gibraltar Savings & Loan Association
9th Cir. · 1983 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e.g., Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 498 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961) (laches barred plaintiff because of failure to act while defendant was small).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Intern. Tel. & Tel. Corp. v. American Tel. & Tel. Co.
S.D.N.Y. · 1978 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e. g., Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
cited Cited "see, e.g." International Telephone and Telegraph Corp. v. American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
S.D.N.Y. · 1978 · signal: see, e.g. · confidence low
See, e. g., Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Mushroom Makers, Inc. v. R. G. Barry Corp.
S.D.N.Y. · 1977 · signal: see also · confidence low
Cf. King Research, Inc. v. Shulton, Inc., 454 F.2d 66, 69 (2d Cir. 1972); see also Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 498 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961). 62 .
cited Cited "see, e.g." United States v. Ralph Mercado
2d Cir. · 1973 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also United States v. Mohammed, 288 F.2d 236, 243 (7 Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 37 , 7 L.Ed.2d 26 (1961); United States v. Whitaker, 395 F.2d 664 (4 Cir. 1968).
cited Cited "see, e.g." Syntex Laboratories, Inc. v. Norwich Pharmacal Co.
S.D.N.Y. · 1970 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Polaroid Corp. v. Polar-ad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492, 495 (2d Cir.), cert, denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Sears, Roebuck and Co. v. Allstate Driving School, Inc.
E.D.N.Y · 1969 · signal: see also · confidence low
See also Polaroid Corp. v. Polarad Electronics Corp., 287 F.2d 492 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 368 U.S. 820 , 82 S.Ct. 36 , 7 L.Ed.2d 25 (1961); Admiral Corp. v. Penco, supra; National Trailways Bus System v. Trailway Van Lines, supra; Restatement, Torts §§ 729-31.
Retrieving the full opinion text from the archive…
Polaroid Corp.
v.
Polarad Electronics Corp.
No. 116.
Supreme Court of the United States.
Oct 9, 1961.
368 U.S. 820
Donald L. Brown, Isaac M. Barnett and Tracy R. V. Fike for petitioner. Morris Relson for respondent.
Cited by 3 opinions  |  Published

C. A. 2d Cir. Certiorari denied.